"The project integrates directly into the hillside's natural contours, with load-bearing walls made from soil excavated on-site using the traditional rammed earth technique."
"Glass facades dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior in the manner of shoji screens; black slate floors reference the geometry of tatami mats."
"At the highest point, the ring-shaped '360' offers unobstructed views in every direction, organized around a sheltered inner courtyard."
"'270' frames a sweeping outlook across the surrounding archipelago, with a sauna, firepit, and outdoor relaxation areas arranged around a pool."
Bjarke Ingels Group has completed NOT A HOTEL Setouchi, a resort featuring three villas on Sagishima Island, Japan. The project utilizes rammed earth walls made from on-site soil and draws inspiration from Japanese architecture with a Scandinavian twist. Each villa, named '180', '270', and '360', is designed to maximize views and integrate with the landscape. Sustainable features include low-reflective solar tiles, passive cooling, and rainwater collection. Native vegetation was restored to enhance the site's natural character.
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